Soda Tasting

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Mountain Dew and Store Brands Blind Tasting (Soda Tasting #105)

Mountain Dew and Store Brands Blind Tasting (Soda Tasting #105)

Mountain Dew is one of the most popular sodas in the world and, as such, it is one of the most popular flavors that store brands attempt to emulate. On this episode, I’m going to blind taste 5 of them next to the original. This episode is the result of a request by Marvo at The Impulsive Buy. Marvo has been kind enough to spotlight Soda Tasting on his website multiple times and when he first featured the show, he […]

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew Review (Soda Tasting #104)

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew Review (Soda Tasting #104)

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew is made from a Jamaican recipe for homemade ginger ale that has 17 grams of fresh ginger root per 12 ounces, with 25% fruit juice. Thank you to abehammy for the request. What do you think of Reed’s Original Ginger Brew? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

A&W Root Beer Review (Soda Tasting #103)

A&W Root Beer Review (Soda Tasting #103)

On June 20, 1919, the city of Lodi, CA played host to a parade honoring World War I veterans. Roy Allen set up a roadside drink stand to sell what would become A&W Root Beer. After experiencing some success, Allen took on a partner, Frank Wright and, in 1922, introduced the A&W brand name, for Allen and Wright. Today it is one of the most widely known root beer brands. Thank you to Chrispian Burks for the request. Where does […]

Boylan Black Cherry Review (Soda Tasting #102)

Boylan Black Cherry Review (Soda Tasting #102)

According to the Boylan website, this soda’s “rich, bold flavor comes from our unique blend of different cherries, wild cherry bark, and extracts of bourbon vanilla. The end result is a hearty, flavorful, sweet yet tart beverage that has become the gold standard by which all cherry sodas will be measured.” Thank you to Ralph M. Rivera for the request. What’s your favorite black cherry soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

IBC Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #101)

IBC Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #101)

IBC is best known for their root beer, but I’m going to taste their Cream Soda on this episode. Thank you to elangomattab for the request. Are you a fan of IBC Cream Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Pepsi No/Low Calorie Blind Tasting (Diet, Max, ONE, Next) (Soda Tasting #100)

Pepsi No/Low Calorie Blind Tasting (Diet, Max, ONE, Next) (Soda Tasting #100)

This is episode #100 of Soda Tasting! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the show. In honor of this milestone, I am doing ten consecutive episodes of nothing but viewer requests from at least 10 different viewers. Thank you to shuku09, Thomas Tinney, Brandon Eley, Richard Yoo, hammoFB, BitterDecember, IsSilverKing, The Impulsive Buy, SenseiTea!, edgegrrl156, hhx1, trevorross60, Jemal LeonardHD, rockavneck14, TheLakeIsAPie, C Dub, kaz Onoo, Samantha Lulka, yuvaladin111, danielsquarepants13, GDarBee, rainbowcuddle, nchjdl, Canal de Paulxl, Xannta, Matt […]

Sun Drop Review (Soda Tasting #99)

Sun Drop Review (Soda Tasting #99)

Sun Drop is a citrus soda, introduced in 1951 and made available nationwide in the United States in 2011. On episode #22, I reviewed Sun Drop (with Sugar). On this episode, I review the mainstream version sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Are you a Sun Drop fan? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Sangría Señorial Review (Soda Tasting #98)

Sangría Señorial Review (Soda Tasting #98)

Sangria is typically made with wine, fruit, a sweetener and brandy. Sangría Señorial is a non-alcohol take on it. Thank you to Eduardo (hhx1) for the request. Have you had any of this drink? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer Review (Soda Tasting #97)

Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer Review (Soda Tasting #97)

According to the Pipeline Brands website, a man named John G. Martin had purchased a vodka distiller and bought a vodka recipe from the Smirnov family. But it didn’t take off and, during a sales trip, he went to Hollywood and ate at the Cock ‘n Bull restaurant. He talked with the owner, Jack Morgan, and Morgan told him about the ginger beer that he made in house. They put it together and created a cocktail, the Moscow Mule, to […]

Stewart’s Key Lime Review (Soda Tasting #96)

Stewart’s Key Lime Review (Soda Tasting #96)

“Picture yourself on the beach in Key West,” says the Stewart’s website. “You’re sitting in a lounge chair watching the sunset and just before the last sliver of sunshine slips below the horizon you have a bite of fresh key lime pie. That’s what drinking a bottle of Stewart’s Key Lime is like.” Is there a really good key lime pie flavored soda out there? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.